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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.70, 811.15 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.70, 811.15 and 367.76 is: 551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.70 : 811.15 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.70/811.15 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.70x = 811.15 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.70x = 298,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,309.63/540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.71

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